FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Question: Is the "Up and Running — Instant Bike Repair" program user friendly?

Answer: When the program was originally conceived, the idea was to develop a program that is simple to understand, easy to follow, and effortlessly repeated by the inexperienced bike mechanic. Success was immediately apparent when novice mountain bike enthusiasts where chosen from a television audience and in less than a minute were able to duplicate repairs illustrated on a video monitor. Yes, the program is user friendly!

Question: How does the two-hour video teach secret bike repair techniques?

Answer: The word secret might be misused in that the techniques illustrated in the two hour video and explained in detail in the 189 page manual have been known by master bike mechanics for several years. What the "Up and Running" video does is to break each repair down into steps that are easy to understand and rapidly learned through a visual repetitive process.

Question: Are there special tools necessary to complete the repairs?

Answer: Literally all the repairs can be completed using common tools either carried on the bike or kept in a tool kit. Each and every repair begins with a short description of the tools that will be needed to complete the task. Keep in mind the advice given by master mechanics world-wide. "Quality work demands quality tools."

Question: Will I be able to repair my bike when I'm out on the road and don't have access to a video player?

Answer: Absolutely. This is one of the main reasons why the course was developed to include not only a video reference guide, but also a comprehensive manual that can be used out on the road or trail.

Question: How many times will I need to watch the video to feel proficient in repairing my mountain bike?

Answer: Most repairs will be assimilated by the brain after watching the video one time. Oftentimes it will help to follow along with the visual explanation while reading or using the resource manual.

Question: How successful is the "Up and Running" program for the recreational rider?

Answer: "Up and Running — Instant Bike Repairs for the Complete Idiot" has now been used in countries from one side of the world to the other. Users in Asia have found the video informative all by itself while users across the other continents have found the program to be the greatest gift every given mountain bike users. Recreational rider or racing participant, "Up and Running" is the answer for every bike repair problem.

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